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Genetics of Tourette Syndrome.
The Psychiatric clinics of North America - 1 Mar 2025
Fernandez Thomas V
Abstract excerpt
This review explores the genetic basis of Tourette syndrome (TS), a complex neuropsychiatric disorder characterized by motor and vocal tics. Family, twin, and molecular genetic studies provide strong evidence for a genetic component in TS, with heritability estimates ranging from 50% to 80%. The genetic architecture of TS is complex, involving both common variants with small effects and rare variants with larger...
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